Apple Music Raises US Subscription Prices for First Time in Nearly Four Years

Apple Music has announced a price increase for its US subscription plans, its first in nearly four years. The individual plan rises from $10.99 to $11.99 per month, the family plan from $16.99 to $19.99, and the student plan from $5.99 to $6.99. The last time Apple Music adjusted pricing was October 2022, when it cited rising licensing costs as the reason.

Old vs. new pricing

• Individual plan: $10.99 → $11.99 / month
• Family plan: $16.99 → $19.99 / month
• Student plan: $5.99 → $6.99 / month

Background

Apple Music's previous price increase came in October 2022, also attributed to rising licensing costs. This time, the individual plan rises by about 9%, while the family plan sees the steepest jump at nearly 18%. Apple has not yet announced whether Taiwan or other markets will see matching price adjustments.